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Pritzker Announces Third-Term Run for Illinois Governor

He highlighted his administration’s seven consecutive balanced budgets as proof of progressive governance against federal chaos

J.B. Pritzker, governor of Illinois, during the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, US, on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. The Democratic National Convention this week marks the ceremonial crowning of Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as the party’s presidential nominees, capping off a whirlwind month for Democrats who quickly coalesced behind the new ticket after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race in July. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images
J.B. Pritzker, governor of Illinois, during a House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, June 12, 2025. For Republicans, the hearing is a chance to amplify an issue important to President Donald Trump and perhaps regain control of the sanctuary narrative after DHS published a list of jurisdictions it identified as hostile to immigration law enforcement, and then pulled it down after strenuous accuracy objections from targeted communities and the head of the National Sheriffs Association. Photographer: Allison Robbert/Bloomberg
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks during a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing, Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Gov. JB Pritzker announces the Illinois delegation ceremonial votes cast during the roll call for Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz at the United Center on Aug. 20, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Overview

  • Governor JB Pritzker officially launched his third-term campaign Thursday, becoming the first Illinois governor since 1982 to seek three consecutive terms.
  • His campaign video spotlights a progressive record that includes balanced budgets and expanded abortion protections and criticizes the Trump administration’s policies.
  • Pritzker will tour Rockford, Peoria, Springfield and other cities this week to engage supporters and rally his reelection effort.
  • He has not yet named a running mate for the 2026 ticket, with Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton departing to run for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Sen. Dick Durbin.
  • Pritzker’s increasing national profile and vocal opposition to Trump have fueled speculation about a potential 2028 presidential bid.